The Nuapada seat fell vacant following the demise of MLA Rajendra Dholakia. This marks the first by-election in Odisha since the 2024 general elections. Although the official notification for the by-election is yet to be issued, political tensions in Nuapada have already escalated. BJP state president Manmohan Samal expressed optimism, stating that the people of Nuapada desire a BJP win. BJD MLA Pramila Mallik countered strongly, affirming that Nuapada has always been a BJD stronghold.